Chapter 22. The Wedding of Chris and Maria

Maria and Chris are silent to each other. Both of them were busy with their thoughts, especially Maria, who at this time wanted to slap Chris and scream in front of him because he complied with his father's wish to say yes that his second marriage could happen, as long as there were no children in their future.

Maria wiped her tears away; her angry feelings made her emotional.

''Maria.'' Maria, who had her back to Chris, looked away when Chris called her. Her arms hugged herself, and her gaze looked straight at the plants in the back garden.

''Maria.''

Chris walked over to her and held her arm, but Maria turned away when Chris tried to touch her face. Chris could hear sobs from her.

''Please forgive me. If I don't do what my father wants, he will throw you and me out of this house. And he will also take all the wealth that I currently have. I don't want to lose you either, Maria.'